First call
I don't use tw*tter, but I can date my first call precisely because it was on Black Wednesday, and I was at a large meeting in London. Suddenly phones started to ring and people headed out to take the calls. After 5 or 6 had done so people were wondering what was happening. Then mine, which I had just acquired, rang.
Well yes, I am here in London but no, I have no more idea of what's going on than you do because I'm in a meeting room. Yes I could catch the next train back but what use is that exactly? Interest rates are 15%? Just as well I can afford to pay off my mortgage then. Perhaps I should just go back to the meeting, the world won't end but I really need to listen to the next speaker.
Looking back, it's amazing how much has changed in 22 years, and how completely out of touch people were once they left the office.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
